With grounding incidents among the leading causes of on-water assistance calls in the United States, BoatUS and navigation technology company Savvy Navvy are thrilled to announce a partnership for recreational boaters to navigate more safely and confidently.
The partnership aims to address critical skills gaps, particularly among newer boaters who may lack experience with chart reading, tidal patterns, and route planning. Savvy Navvy, often referred to as “Google Maps for boats,” delivers an intuitive, all-in-one app that helps boaters plan safer routes with ease. Earlier this year, Savvy Navvy launched new features, including NMEA Connect, which seamlessly integrates NMEA-enabled boat instruments with the app, providing real-time data and enhanced AIS visibility.
BoatUS, the Boat Owners Association of the United States, is the nation's leading advocacy, services and safety group for recreational boaters. Providing on-water towing assistance to its members, this new partnership will enable its 740,000 members to receive a discount on a Savvy Navvy Premium account, providing enhanced access and functionalities for safer navigation.
“BoatUS does great work for its members, and its mission to eliminate preventable recreational boating accidents aligns perfectly with why we founded Savvy Navvy. As a leader in digital navigation, we firmly believe in formal training, understanding navigation, and knowing what’s going on in the background while the app is doing the heavy lifting. With human error and inexperience behind so many on-water incidents, this partnership enables more boaters to access Savvy Navvy, enhancing safety and peace of mind whilst out on the water,” says David Cusworth, Head of Partnership and Innovation at Savvy Navvy.
“We’re excited to partner with Savvy Navvy and offer our members a discounted rate to access the Savvy Navvy navigational app,” said Elio Betty, Director of Partnerships at BoatUS. “Our hope is to connect our members with a seamless navigational experience when on the water and ensure our members reach their destination safely.”
To become a member of BoatUS for only $25 annually and enjoy benefits such as the Savvy Navvy Premium Account, a subscription to BoatUS Magazine, complimentary DSC-VHF radio registration, discounts on marina fuel, transient slips, repairs and more, visit BoatUS.com/Membership.
Unlike other navigation solutions, Savvy Navvy provides smart routing, giving users the optimal route and dynamic ETAs based on real-time data: departure time, chart information, weather conditions, tide, boat specifications, and local regulations. With more than 3 million downloads worldwide, the United States continues to be one of Savvy Navvy’s fastest-growing markets.
